How to Pronounce Midway

To pronounce "midway", say MIDW-ay — 2 syllables, IPA /mɪdweɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/mɪdweɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “midway”

"midway" has 2 syllables: midw-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does midway mean?

noun

  1. The middle; the midst.
  2. A middle way or manner; a mean or middle course between extremes.

adjective

  1. Being in the middle of the way or distance; middle.

adverb

  1. Halfway; equidistant from either end point; in the middle between two points

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Words that rhyme with midway

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conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

middlehalfwaycentralcentermidmidstmidpointintermediate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "midway"?▾

"Midway" has 2 syllables: midw · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "midway"?▾

The IPA transcription of "midway" is /mɪdweɪ/.

What does "midway" mean?▾

Midway: The middle; the midst.

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